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  • Koenigsegg Regera, 2017 Geneva auto show

    Let's say that you're a wealthy man or woman, and you have a need for speed. You have the means to buy any vehicle you want, and you have a pretty good idea of what you're looking for. The Swedes have a pretty amazing rocketship for sale and it wears a Koenigsegg label. You want one and you have the cash in hand to buy one. Good for you! Now you'll just have to wait four years until you can put a new one in your garage. Koenigsegg builds a limited number of vehicles per year. The performance statistics are massive and so are the price tags that come with vehicles like the Agera, the One:1 and...

  • Bugatti Chiron first drive
    Bugatti Chiron reviewed, Lagonda brand confirmed, Putin’s limo spied: Car News Headlines

    Cars like the Bugatti Chiron don’t need reviews to sell. But for those of us that can only dream of experiencing the $2.6 million beauty, our in-depth first drive review lays it all out. There will soon be a new player in the ultra-luxury arena, and its name is Lagonda. Judging by the latest...

  • Russian presidential limo (Kortezh) spy shots - Image via S. Baldauf/SB-Medien
    Russian presidential limo (Kortezh) spy shots

    No, you’re not looking at a new Bentley or Rolls-Royce in the works. Rather, this stubby, high-sided sedan is the next presidential limo for the Russian state. Referred to as Project Kortezh, the sedan is the result of Russia’s request for a locally-developed car to transport...

  • Bugatti Chiron first drive
    2017 Bugatti Chiron first drive review: The king of the exotics

    When a Bugatti Chiron fires up, the sound it produces is loud—surprisingly, dramatically, crazy loud, even while idling at a mellow 650 rpm. Sixteen cylinders, eight liters, four turbochargers and six exhaust pipes can do that. But if you’re lucky enough to be manning the driver's seat...

  • Self-driving Uber prototype involved in a crash in Tempe, Arizona
    Self-driving Uber tests on hold after Arizona crash

    One of Uber’s self-driving prototypes ended up on its side after a high-speed crash in Tempe, Arizona on Saturday. Fresco News has a Twitter post showing the crash site and reports that there were no injuries. While local police have confirmed that Uber’s prototype was not responsible...

  • Ferrari’s Sebastian Vettel at the 2017 Formula One Australian Grand Prix
    Ferrari’s Sebastian Vettel stuns with 2017 Formula One Australian Grand Prix win

    Ferrari took home a decisive win on Sunday at the 2017 Formula One Australian Grand Prix thanks to the efforts of star driver Sebastian Vettel. It was Ferrari’s first F1 win since 2015’s Singapore Grand Prix. It was also the Prancing Horse’s first win in Melbourne in a decade...

  • Bentley Gigapixel image

    Remember that time when Bentley created an amazing Gigapixel image to show off one of its sedans? The British automaker used San Francisco and the Golden Gate bridge as the setting for a unique photographic experience, wherein you could start from far away and zoom in seemingly impossibly close yet still have a remarkable level of sharpness and clarity. Bentley is back at, and this time the setting is Dubai, where you'll have to zoom in to spot the Flying Spur W12 S parked down below. You can check out the zoomable image by clicking here. It's another amazing imagery trick, and it works by...

  • Ferrari 812 Superfast
    Ferrari 812 Superfast, McLaren F1 successor, TRD-enhanced Lexus LC: This Week’s Top Photos

    This week we were given a taste of Ferrari’s 812 Superfast on the move. In a video released by the Italian firm, we see the V-12 grand tourer tearing up a stretch of winding road, and the sights and sounds are simply stunning. This car is very likely the first Ford Mustang coupe ever built...

  • 2016 Ford Mustang Shelby GT350
    2016 Mustang Shelby GT350 owners suing Ford, say 'track-ready' cars overheat too quickly

    Owners of some 2016 Ford Shelby GT350 Mustangs have filed a lawsuit against Ford Motor Company [NYSE: F] and claim their cars, which are marketed as "track ready," overheat in as little as 15 minutes. The owners, who are seeking class-action status, are suing for fraud and breach of warranty claims...

  • Hublot Techframe Ferrari 70 Years Tourbillon Chronograph
    Ferrari celebrates 70th anniversary with limited-edition Hublot watch

    Ferrari has 70 on its mind. To celebrate its 70th birthday, the Italian supercar maker is offering 70 historic liveries for each of its five models, meaning up to 350 cars can be in the program. Now, Ferrari has tapped its longtime watchmaking partner, Hublot, to create something extra special to...

  • 2017 McLaren MSO HS
    McLaren Special Operations wants to build 2-3 bespoke cars per year

    With McLaren Automotive roaring to life in 2010, after spinning off McLaren Racing, the automaker is eyeing up additional, one-off models through McLaren Special Operations. Autocar reports MSO chief, Ansar Ali, has noted the success Ferrari has found by giving customers the chance to create their...

  • 2011 Porsche 911 Speedster
    Porsche highlights its top 5 most memorable Exclusive models

    Since 1986, Porsche has offered customers the opportunity to build a bespoke sports car. In the process, Porsche has also treated enthusiasts at large to Exclusive models to mark various occasions. Those Exclusive models are the subject of Porsche's latest Top 5 video. At number five comes the 2012...

  • 2016 Zenos E10 R

    In January, we learned that British sports car startup Zenos had entered administration, a process similar to bankruptcy protection. A group led by fellow British sports car brand AC Cars, maker of the legendary AC Cobra, has since acquired the rights to the Zenos name and all of the company’s remaining assets. Among the assets are the rights to Zenos’ E10 track car and planned E11 and E12 models. (The E11 is to be a convertible version of the E10 with a soft-top roof, while the E12 is to be an enclosed version.) The information was revealed to Autocar by AC boss Alan Lubinsky. He...

  • General Motors patent drawing for active aerodynamics system
    Is Chevy working on active aero for a future Corvette?

    General Motors looks to have patented an active aerodynamics system that takes into account body movements when making adjustments. The concept of active aero is to adjust aerodynamic elements such as shutters or spoilers to deliver either lower drag or higher downforce. When done correctly, active...

  • 2019 Mercedes-Benz CLS spy shots - Image via S. Baldauf/SB-Medien
    Mercedes CLS spy shots, Australian GP preview, Ford’s first Mustang coupe: Today’s Car News

    Prototypes for Mercedes-Benz’s next CLS, the third generation of the luxury fastback sedan, have been spotted again. The latest shots are the most revealing yet and show new details like the designs of the headlights and grille. A new era of Formula One begins this weekend with the 2017...

  • McLaren Formula One driver Stoffel Vandoorne samples the 2017 Honda Civic Type R
    McLaren F1 driver Stoffel Vandoorne samples the 2017 Honda Civic Type R

    McLaren Formula One driver Stoffel Vandoorne took some time out from his busy schedule for this weekend’s 2017 Australian Grand Prix to sample the 2017 Honda Civic Type R. Vandoorne, whose McLaren race car is also powered by a Honda engine, is one of the first people outside of Honda to get...

  • Mercedes AMG at the 2017 Formula One Australian Grand Prix
    2017 Formula One Australian Grand Prix preview: everything you need to know

    With new cars competing for the first time under revised regulations, and with new drivers at many of the teams and the sport under new management, this weekend’s 2017 Formula One World Championship season opener taking place in Melbourne, Australia is one of the most anticipated grand prix...

  • Mercedes-Benz Generation EQ concept, 2016 Paris auto show
    Mercedes could be blocked from using EQ name in China

    Mercedes-Benz used the 2016 Paris auto show to launch a new sub-brand for electrified cars called EQ. Since then Mercedes has used the EQ Power+ name on its 2017 Formula One car and Mercedes-AMG GT concept to denote the cars’ respective hybrid powertrains, and eventually the automaker will...

  • 2017 Porsche Panamera

    Porsche’s lineup may be small, but the automaker keeps things interesting with the many model variants it has an offer. It’s a formula that seems to be working as Porsche raked in 238,000 deliveries in 2016—a remarkable figure when you consider that the automaker operates in the pricier end of town. The 2017 model year sees a lot of changes to the lineup. The big news is the arrival of a redesigned Panamera, but the sports car models have seen their fair share of changes, too. Here’s what's new for Porsche in 2017. 2017 Porsche Macan: Base model with turbocharged...

  • Tamiya R/C trucks pull Toyota Hilux
    Can 15 R/C pickups pull a life-size Toyota Hilux?

    In the 1980s, Tamiya wanted to prove to the world its remote controlled, 1:10 scale Toyota Hilux Bruiser 4x4 truck was the toughest thing aside from a life-size Hilux. So, the company put together a stunt to see if the radio-controlled trucks could handle pulling a real-deal Hilux. Guess what? The...

  • Foutz Motorsports 2017 Ford F-150 Raptor
    Ford celebrates virtually stock Raptor conquering Baja 1000 with virtual reality video

    The Baja 1000 is the most grueling race in the world today. As it should be, Ford Motor Company [NYSE:F] is proud that a lightly modified and street-legal 2017 F-150 Raptor completed the 49th running of the race last November. The Blue Oval is so proud of the accomplishment that it has produced a...

  • McLaren Sports Series accessories
    McLaren launches slew of carbon fiber accessories for Sports Series cars

    McLaren hasn’t forgotten about the owners of its Sport Series cars. After launching a line of carbon fiber accessories for the Super Series cars (MP4-12C, 650S, and 675LT), now the Sports Series cars (the 540C, 570S, and 570GT) have received some love in the form of a carbon fiber embrace...

  • Rimac Concept_One torque vectoring
    How the Rimac Concept_One's torque vectoring system does it all

    The adoption of the electric motor into the automobile is changing many facets of the automotive industry at large. From entire propulsion methods, to power increases, and torque vectoring, we seem to merely be at the beginning. One of the more intriguing applications of electric motors comes from...

  • Cast of Top Gear USA
    Former ‘Top Gear USA’ hosts tease new project

    The second series of The BBC’s "Top Gear" seems to be finding its stride once more. "The Grand Tour," featuring our favorite trio of Jeremy Clarkson, Richard Hammond, and James May, has found success on Amazon. Americans are once again getting a "Top Gear" variant all our own with the...

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